Independence/Dependence Day
Dependence Day:
Toddler separation anxiety (especially nighttime) is HERE! You wonder why I haven't posted in so long, well I usually have a little free time in the afternoon when Ella naps, but lately she won't nap without me lying with her, so I've been getting naps again (not such a bad thing) and getting nothing else done! The worst is at night after rocking/singing time she wants me to sit next to her bed and hold her hand until she's asleep. No, I'm not joking. We tried to force the normal routine on her when this first happened and it was several nights of lengthy, dramatic wailing that led to her getting permission to climb on our bed where she would ultimately fall asleep after about two hours of the still continued wailing (literally that's the best word to describe it). That was not working. So I've been sitting next to her as long as she lies still, doesn't talk and closes her eyes. Whew, some nights the minutes seem like hours! Can't wait for this to pass.
Independence Day:
"NO, I can do it by myself." "Just go out!" "I'm a big girl!" "Let ME do it!" "Mama just go away!"
Yes, these are all phrases spoken by the same child as in the previous paragraph--sometimes just moments apart from screaming when I try to walk out of the room. Or like Sunday in the middle of church when the kids were dismissed for Bible Hour and she began screaming and crying and clung to me for dear life because she didn't want to go to class. Or when she doesn't even want me in the bathroom with her, wants to wipe herself, wash her hands herself, etc. one time and then 3 hours later won't even start walking to the bathroom unless I come with her.
So, yes we know this is all "normal" but that doesn't make it any more enjoyable. In spite of everything we still manage to have alot of fun and are hoping that our weekend get away without her (first time EVER to leave her overnight or for more than a few hours!) at the end of the month won't be a total disaster for my parents who will be visiting us and keeping her while we're gone!
Will post pictures tomorrow if I can of our recent fun times.......
Toddler separation anxiety (especially nighttime) is HERE! You wonder why I haven't posted in so long, well I usually have a little free time in the afternoon when Ella naps, but lately she won't nap without me lying with her, so I've been getting naps again (not such a bad thing) and getting nothing else done! The worst is at night after rocking/singing time she wants me to sit next to her bed and hold her hand until she's asleep. No, I'm not joking. We tried to force the normal routine on her when this first happened and it was several nights of lengthy, dramatic wailing that led to her getting permission to climb on our bed where she would ultimately fall asleep after about two hours of the still continued wailing (literally that's the best word to describe it). That was not working. So I've been sitting next to her as long as she lies still, doesn't talk and closes her eyes. Whew, some nights the minutes seem like hours! Can't wait for this to pass.
Independence Day:
"NO, I can do it by myself." "Just go out!" "I'm a big girl!" "Let ME do it!" "Mama just go away!"
Yes, these are all phrases spoken by the same child as in the previous paragraph--sometimes just moments apart from screaming when I try to walk out of the room. Or like Sunday in the middle of church when the kids were dismissed for Bible Hour and she began screaming and crying and clung to me for dear life because she didn't want to go to class. Or when she doesn't even want me in the bathroom with her, wants to wipe herself, wash her hands herself, etc. one time and then 3 hours later won't even start walking to the bathroom unless I come with her.
So, yes we know this is all "normal" but that doesn't make it any more enjoyable. In spite of everything we still manage to have alot of fun and are hoping that our weekend get away without her (first time EVER to leave her overnight or for more than a few hours!) at the end of the month won't be a total disaster for my parents who will be visiting us and keeping her while we're gone!
Will post pictures tomorrow if I can of our recent fun times.......
posted by HTE at 12:52 AM
4 Comments:
Oh, girl!! I am so sorry! That is so frustrating!!
Good luck on your well over due night away.
Glad you're enjoying summer. It sounds like Ella is experiencing the ambivilence of being 2 years old. All normal! Hard for Mom's and Dad's though. A break will be nice for you. Love, Marion
Stories about our children and their sleep habits (or going to sleep habits): we all have them, and, yes, these too shall pass. Give our love and hugs to the princess.
Hi Sis -
Sorry to hear about Ella's sleeping, or should I say, non-sleeping issues. If you remember, I had some of the same difficulties with Mikayla and it will get better. So does the separation anxiety. Hopefully some time with Nana and Pa with Mama and Papa away will help. Will send you some pics soon of our trip to Utah - we all had a great time and enjoyed the beautiful country and cooler weather! Hugs and kisses to Bella from Aunt Tammy and love to you and David.
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